Definition of Surmise
Surmise
sur·mise
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(verb)
to imagine, guess, or assume something without sufficient evidence, to form an idea/opinion without knowing for sure whether it is true;
e.g. If she loses, she will surmise that her opponent cheated rather than gracefully accepting defeat.
(noun)
the idea, thought, or assumption that something may be true, without having sufficient evidence to prove it;
e.g. They have formulated a surmise for how the incident happened, but it is based on speculation and guesswork.
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